#Philippines: Gatchalian favors military backup to impose quarantine measures

#PHnews: Gatchalian favors military backup to impose quarantine measures MANILA – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian supported the deployment of military personnel to strictly enforce quarantine measures, citing the need to support the police and barangay officials on the ground who have been falling ill due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).In a statement on Sunday, Gatchalian … Continue reading #Philippines: Gatchalian favors military backup to impose quarantine measures

#Philippines: Missing cop key to solving Dumaguete broadcaster’s slay

#PHnews: Missing cop key to solving Dumaguete broadcaster’s slay MANILA – The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said a missing cop holds the key to solving the killing of radio broadcaster Cornelio “Rex” Pepino in Dumaguete City.Citing reports from local investigators, the PTFoMS said Police Executive Master Sergeant (PEMS) Ruel D. Pinero of … Continue reading #Philippines: Missing cop key to solving Dumaguete broadcaster’s slay

#Philippines: Red Cross extends help to 200 quake victims in Kidapawan City

#PHnews: Red Cross extends help to 200 quake victims in Kidapawan City KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – More than 200 quake-stricken families in the remote village of Perez here on Saturday received cash assistance from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) under its livelihood assistance program.PRC Provincial Chapter Administrator Joseph Fernandez said the beneficiaries, severely affected … Continue reading #Philippines: Red Cross extends help to 200 quake victims in Kidapawan City

#Philippines: ASF contaminates Kidapawan City village

#PHnews: ASF contaminates Kidapawan City village KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – The contagious African swine fever (ASF) has penetrated a remote village here despite strict anti-ASF protocols.The Department of Agriculture in Region 12 (DA-12) said the dreaded hemorrhagic disease affecting hogs has now affected Barangay Linangkob, located in the boundary of this city and Magpet … Continue reading #Philippines: ASF contaminates Kidapawan City village

#Philippines: NTF to help build more quarantine facilities in Laguna

#PHnews: NTF to help build more quarantine facilities in Laguna CABUYAO, Laguna – National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 on Saturday has pledged to help establish more quarantine facilities for coronavirus disease 2019-positive patients who are asymptomatic and those with mild symptoms here.NTF Deputy Chief Implementer and Testing Czar Secretary Vince Dizon said that, through … Continue reading #Philippines: NTF to help build more quarantine facilities in Laguna

#Philippines: NBA: Pelicans sack head coach Gentry

#PHnews: NBA: Pelicans sack head coach Gentry ANKARA – The New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday dismissed head coach Alvin Gentry after missing the 2020 NBA playoffs."Alvin Gentry has been relieved of his head coaching duties," the Pelicans said on Twitter.Gayle Benson, the Western Conference franchise's owner, said a change is now "necessary" for the Pelicans … Continue reading #Philippines: NBA: Pelicans sack head coach Gentry

#Philippines: ITCZ brings isolated rains across PH Sunday

#PHnews: ITCZ brings isolated rains across PH Sunday MANILA – Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers will prevail over the archipelago due to low pressure area (LPA), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday.In its 5 a.m. forecast, PAGASA said the LPA will bring scattered rain showers … Continue reading #Philippines: ITCZ brings isolated rains across PH Sunday

ROFs, LSIs on strict quarantine in Dumaguete City

#PHinfo: ROFs, LSIs on strict quarantine in Dumaguete City DUMAGUETE CITY, July 14 (PIA) – A total of 125 persons under monitoring (PUMs) including returning overseas Filipinos (ROFs) and locally stranded individuals (LSIs) are now on strict quarantine. Of the total PUMs, 52 are in designated hotel facilities of whom eight are Filipino students who returned … Continue reading ROFs, LSIs on strict quarantine in Dumaguete City

Cebuano News: Aplikasyon sa SSS sickness benefit reimbursement, mahimo nang e-file online 

#PHinfo: Cebuano News: Aplikasyon sa SSS sickness benefit reimbursement, mahimo nang e-file online  TAGBILARAN CITY, July 14 (PIA)–Nagpahinumdom ang Social Security System (SSS) nga mahimo na'ng sugdan sa mga employers ang pag-fill out sa ilang Social Security Sickness Benefit Reimbursement Applications (SBRAs) sa online. Matud pa sa SSS, ang mga employers mahimong mag-file og reimbursement … Continue reading Cebuano News: Aplikasyon sa SSS sickness benefit reimbursement, mahimo nang e-file online 

11 former Reds get P964K E-CLIP aid

#PHnews: 11 former Reds get P964K E-CLIP aid MANILA – Eleven former rebels will now have the chance to start a new life after receiving a total of PHP964,000 worth of assistance from the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).In a statement late Wednesday, Department of National Defense (DND) spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said each … Continue reading 11 former Reds get P964K E-CLIP aid

6 LSIs add up to Saranggani’s Covid-19 cases; 2 in SoCot

#PHnews: 6 LSIs add up to Saranggani’s Covid-19 cases; 2 in SoCot GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Six more returning locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in Sarangani province have tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) for the second straight day while two additional cases were recorded in South Cotabato, officials confirmed on Thursday.The new cases … Continue reading 6 LSIs add up to Saranggani’s Covid-19 cases; 2 in SoCot

Covid-19 cases among PNP personnel now almost 1.3K

#PHnews: Covid-19 cases among PNP personnel now almost 1.3K MANILA – The number of police officers who contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has reached 1,298.As of Wednesday night, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Health Service reported 59 more Covid-19 cases among its ranks.A total of 529 personnel have recovered from the disease while the … Continue reading Covid-19 cases among PNP personnel now almost 1.3K

Cebuano News: Pag-IBIG Fund, nagtanyag og pinakaubos nga interest rates

#PHinfo: Cebuano News: Pag-IBIG Fund, nagtanyag og pinakaubos nga interest rates Bisan taliwala sa pandemya, karon ang pinakamaayong panahon sa pagpalit og balay pinaagi sa Pag-IBIG Housing Loan nga nagtanyag og mas ubos nga interest rates sa mga housing loans. (Hulagway sa Pag-IBIG Fund FB)TAGBILARAN CITY, July 14 (PIA) – Nagtanyag usab karon ang Home … Continue reading Cebuano News: Pag-IBIG Fund, nagtanyag og pinakaubos nga interest rates

Dgte spends Bayanihan Grant for COVID-19 response

#PHinfo: Dgte spends Bayanihan Grant for COVID-19 response DUMAGUETE CITY, July 14 (PIA) –- The Dumaguete City government has allocated P40.9-M for medical equipment and supplies as part of health safety in responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The said amount is sourced from the Bayanihan Grant to Cities and Municipalities (BGCM) under the … Continue reading Dgte spends Bayanihan Grant for COVID-19 response

Bohol milk feeding prog to reach over 5T stunted kids

#PHinfo: Bohol milk feeding prog to reach over 5T stunted kids SANA TALL. Glenda Grafilo, a nutritionist and dietician at the Bohol Provincial Health Office, sharing updates during the Kapihan sa PIA. The Bohol Provincial Nutrition Council is working to address the high stunting prevalence among Bohol kids. (PIA Bohol)TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, July 14 (PIA) – Bohol … Continue reading Bohol milk feeding prog to reach over 5T stunted kids